Undergraduate Students

These grants are administered through the athletic department. A student with exceptional athletic talent may be eligible for a grant to cover a portion or all the cost of education. For further details contact the athletic department.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants may be awarded to undergraduate students who display financial need which is determined through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and who have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or other professional degree. Students may be eligible to receive up to 150% of their Pell Grant award each year with a lifetime maximum usage of 600% which is approximately six years.

State University Grant (SUG)

Students who are California residents pursuing an undergraduate degree will automatically be be considered for a State University Grant. The maximum award is up to the tuition fee cost. Campus-based fee are not covered by SUG. This grant is only available to California residents. Students may not receive a State University Grant if they receive another type of scholarship, waiver or grant that pays for tuition fees.

Students enrolled through The CSUSB College of Extended Learning are not eligible to receive State University Grant (SUG).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is designed to assist undergraduate students. The estimated average award is $750. Any student with exceptional need who applies for financial aid will automatically be considered for this program. The CSUSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is responsible for selecting the recipients of this award and for determining the amount of the award based on the student's computed need.

Educational Opportunity Program Grant (EOPG)

This grant provides assistance to economically and educationally disadvantaged undergraduates. Recipients must be California residents who are admitted to CSUSB through the Educational Opportunity Program. Eligibility is determined by the criteria of the federal financial aid programs. You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units to receive the award. Students with EOP admission questions may contact the EOP office at 909-537-5042.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant

Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants provide money to help defray the costs of education for students of Native American heritage. A student may apply who:

is certified by a tribal agency to be at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut;

has unmet financial aid eligibility;

is working toward a graduate or undergraduate degree;

completes all of the application requirements.

Although the CSUSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will provide assistance in filing the application, eligible students should contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs local office for a record of their tribal background. The Bureau of Indian Affairs agency and/or area office is responsible for review and processing of post secondary education requests. For more information visit the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Grants

Cal Grants are grants provided by the State of California for undergraduate students. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) funds and administers the awards. If you limit enrollment to 6.0 units, the Cal Grant must be reduced to the amount of Tuition Fees. You must be a California resident and be enrolled at least half-time to qualify. Non-California residents are encouraged to inquire with their state of residence as to the availability of state programs.

There are two types of Cal Grants that can be used at CSU, San Bernardino:

Cal Grant A

Cal Grant A provides need-based grant funds to low and middle-income students to offset tuition/fee costs for students. Eligibility is based on grade point average and financial need. The amount of the award is based on the number of units the student is enrolled in (at least 6).

Cal Grant B

Cal Grant B provides need-based grant funds to high-potential students from low-income, disadvantaged families to help offset tuition/fee and other costs.

Recipients in subsequent years of study receive the stipend as well as an award to offset fees.

Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)

The Middle Class Scholarship is a program that provides undergraduate students, and teaching credential students, with maximum annual household incomes and assets of $171,000, a scholarship to attend University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) campuses. If you are selected to receive the MCS, you will be notified by the Student Aid Commission.

MCS scholarshops are not set amounts and may vary by student and institution. The award is determined after you are awarded any Federal Aid, State Aid and Institutional Aid for which you are eligible. The final award amount will also be based on the number of students eligible for the MCS statewide and the funding allocated by the State Budget. To apply, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or the California Dream Act Application.

If you are an active member in the California National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia, you may be eligible for a state-funded program designed to provide an educational incentive to improve your skills, competencies, and abilities. The award is up to the maximum of a CalGrant A award for up to 4 years.

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD)

The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependents and spouses of: California Peace Officers (highway patrol, marshals, sheriffs, police officers); Department of Corrections and California Youth Authority employees; and permanent/full-time Firefighters who were employed by public entities who have been killed in the performance of duty or totally disabled as a result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of their duty.

Grant awards match the amount of a Cal Grant award and range from $100 to $12,192 for up to four years. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. For further information, please contact the Specialized Program Unit at (888) 224-7268 or online at the California Student Aid Commission website.